Ok, so before I begin, DONT say "Not a health forum, go somewhere else" because I want to know if anyone's had it done before, without starting a new account on some random forum. Kthx.

Ok, so, I have a lump between my eyes it's right about...btw. not me, obviously. Thank god I have glasses to cover it up, right?

So I went to the doctor, and he told me it's a cyst, not a big deal, we'd just get some surgery for it. But as the day draws closer, my dad's telling me they probably wont put me to sleep for it, just numb the area, which kind of freaks me out. I'm going to see them put a knife in my nose. It wouldnt be that bad if it was my shoulder or something, but what If I twitch and it (the scalpel) goes in my eye or something?

I looked it up on google and youtube, and that just made it worse, I found pictures like This, (not too bad, but if you're REALLY squeemish, dont click), but that made it worse, I dont want them doing that to my face.

so, for anyone that has had this done before, do they put you to sleep, and do you get drugs for it when its over?

And yes, I know it's very unlikely that anyone would have an operation this similar, but hey, worth a try.

TL;DR Cyst on my forehead (see picture), freaking out (See link) do they put me to sleep, what type of drugs will I get?

It's not a very invasive surgery at all, which is why they probably won't give you general anaesthetic- putting someone under is a very risky process, and a good surgeon won't have you put under if it isn't necessary.

They'll probably give you a sedative as well as a local anaesthetic - it doesn't make you actually sleep, but you'll be in a sleep like state and won't have any memory of the process.

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They'll probably give you a sedative as well as a local anaesthetic - it doesn't make you actually sleep, but you'll be in a sleep like state and won't have any memory of the process.

Well that doesnt sound too bad, not a big fan of needles. but I'll live.

ANother question, though.... wont it numb my eyes closed?

EDIT:

I'm also having my foot surgically removed that day, got blisters that got infected, that's a litle more self-explanitory than the cyst, so I wont go into as much detail, will they put me to sleep for that? Oh, I think my Ex posts on this site, anyone know his username?

TS, it's normal to feel nervous about an upcoming procedure, and like the others have said you'll most likely be put to ease with drugs. If you're still uncomfortable, tell the doctor and they'll no doubt be reassuring. Just think, is it better to get this over with or to live with the cyst and possible consequences? After it's done you won't need to worry, so hang in there.

Also, don't think of what they're doing to you. That's for them to think about, not you.

Well that doesnt sound too bad, not a big fan of needles. but I'll live.

ANother question, though.... wont it numb my eyes closed?

EDIT:

I'm also having my foot surgically removed that day, got blisters that got infected, that's a litle more self-explanitory than the cyst, so I wont go into as much detail, will they put me to sleep for that? Oh, I think my Ex posts on this site, anyone know his username?

^ Just to make that one guy happy. ^

I don't know about your eyes being closed, they'll probably remain open but you'll be so stoned on the drugs they give you you won't be able to see straight, I'd have thought

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edit: ok, now that i've read your problem, what did the surgeon tell you? I would imagine you have had a consult. The Dr. should have (if he's a thorough Dr.) mentioned to you how the procedure will go. I had 4 wisdom teeth cut out all at the same time, only i specified ahead of time to be put out. Unfortunately, my surgeon didn't do all that he could to make it best for me, the patient. Actually, he left a lot of parts out when talking with me pre-op.

Anyway, not all doctors are like that

Either way, they will use pure Lidocane which is the local anesthetic, (numbing) and trust me bro, your whole upper part of your face will be numb for upwards of 7 hours after op.

They probably will prescribe you pain killers such as 5mg Oxycodone, or 5, 7.5mg Hydrocodone for pain afterward. USE THEM. Trust me. They kill pain.

Also, if you are really worried about during the procedure if your still going to be awake, have someone call the Dr. and ask him about prescribing you .5 mg Xanax to take a few hours before. That, also, really helps

Wow, Esther, you're making me acctually a little bit excited about surgery, I like drugs

Haha I've had lots of bystander experience with painkillers, sedatives and anaesthetics this last year, lol. My gran's been in hospital for an op, and my mum broke and dislocated her elbow then developed heterotopic ossification in it, requiring surgery to cut extra bone out and replace one bit with metal, so I've been around while they've had all the different types of drug given to them, lol.

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hey Ive had this done before, a cyst on my eyelid. I had it done it was on my right eyelid the only thing that hurts man is when they inject the lidocaine then it goes numb and they make the cut. After that it was not even 2 minutes after it was all done. Try to say as calm as you can, hope this helps man! Don't worry its honestly not a big deal bro.